The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-06-04

Philopolis, 9th District.-Jessop's M. Z.
| Church, which has undergone improvements by
raising its side walls about three feet, extending
the roof to the height of forty feet on which there
is belfry of more than twenty feet, in which was
placed bell weighing 800 lbs; also by the addi-
ton of vestibule nine feet wide, and charging
the windows by placing transoms over them, the
exterior reprinted and penciled, new pulpit, new
pews and newly carpeted, neatly and beautifully
frescoed and the windows all replaced with pretty
colored glass, was reopened on Sunday last with
interesting services. The Sabbath school convened
and with appropriate service referred to the
improved building and commended its use for the
glory of God. Mr.. G. G. Duncan and Misses Dora
Rowe and Laura Royston took part in the exer-
cises. As was requested the scholars before SER
vice laid their floral tokens upon the graves of
former loved scholars and officers of the school
Rev. s. M. Afford made an interesting address to
the school.
At IL o'clock a. m. Bishop Andrews preached a
most eloquent sermon from Acts II chap. % to
rs verses. After the sermon Rev. W. +. Speake
made a statement respecting the cost of the i'm
provements and what was needed in order to clear
the church of an Indebtedness. The cost of i'm
provements was stated to be $3,775, and 81 200
yet to be raised was asked for. Between $500
and 500 were secured. Rev. A. j. Gill, of Bal
timore, preached an excellent sermon in the after
noon. Revs. w. T. D. GLENN, S. M. Afford, j.
III. NJ Lemon, BENZ. Gorsuch and Nelson r. Miles
were also present.
Among the articles donated were handsome
pulpit Bible by Mr.. Charles S. Willett, of Balti-
more pulpit chair, which failed to be sent in
time for reopening, donated by Mr.. J. Crowther,
Jr., and the lime for the building by Messrs. Ship.
ley & Parks, of Texas. The Mite Society was
very energetic in the improvement and pledged
500 of the contract price, besides bore the re-
sponsibility of pews, carpet and the bell,
which was furnished by S. Register Sons, of
Bato The Sunday school secured funds for pull
pit and alter railing.
Those prominent in its erection, &c., were Mr..
Joseph S. Underwood, contractor Messrs Diven,
Shultz and Smith, masons; Mr.. John e. Diven,
painter Mr.. VIM. George, frescoer Mr.. Il. H..
Owens, architect. Messrs. Murphy & Gernhardt
furnished the glass, Messrs. Joseph Thomas &
Son the furniture, and Crone Bros. the carpeting.
The organ was from Sanders & Stayman.
The congregation is surely well repaid for their
efforts in making the improvement and have done
no more than what thu spot or beautiful elevation
where the church stands is worthy of. They are
greatly indebted to all who have given them en-
enlargement and financial aid.
Revs. Bishop Andrews and VIM. F. Speake were
the guests of Mr. Noah Gorsuch and Mr.. Edward
Austen. After the services the Rev. gentlemen
were entertained by Mr.. Edward Austen, who, it
is proper to state, gave encouragement and con-
tributed largely towards the improvement.
At night Bishop Andrews preached at Union
Chapel a sermon from the text, eff ye then being
evil know how to give good things to your chill
dren," &c. Revs. w. F. Speake, S. M. Afford and
Morse. of New York, were also present.
On Sunday next Rev. S. M. Afford will preach
at Jessop, at 1870 a. M, and administer the sac
rament of the Lords supper. A service of special
interest is expected.
The weather has been excellent for the growth
of vegetation. Our people have been very busy
setting out tomato and other plants. One firm
has thus far planted $4,000 cabbage and 10000
tomato plants. More than 100 acres will be planted
this season in our midst besides large acreage of
sugar corn. There is truly prospect for very
busy season with US as the two canneries will be
at work.
The Senior Gunpowder Club will convene on
Saturday next, at Mr. Edward Austen's and very
interesting meeting expected, as written crop re-
ports will be given.
Gorsuch Hall anniversary exercises will take
place on Sunday afternoon next, at o'clock.
PHILoPoLIs.